{"id":15155,"date":"2022-08-25T20:52:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T15:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=15155"},"modified":"2022-08-25T20:52:00","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T15:22:00","slug":"remove-malware-extensions-from-chrome-browser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15155\/remove-malware-extensions-from-chrome-browser\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Identify &#038; Remove Malware Extensions from Chrome Browser"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Extensions are an easy way for hijackers to inject malware, virus, and browser hijackers like <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/5314\/remove-bar1-new-tab-from-mac\/\">Bar1 New Tab<\/a> into your Chrome browser. Malicious extensions can steal your personal information, automatically change your search engine and new tab page, <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/13611\/block-popup-ads-in-google-chrome\/\">show ads<\/a>, and perform other unauthorized activities. In this article, we will show you how to identify and remove malware extensions and plugins from the <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/google-chrome\">Google Chrome<\/a> browser.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15182\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Malware-Chrome-Extensions.jpg\" alt=\"Remove Malware Extensions from Chrome\" width=\"1396\" height=\"830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Malware-Chrome-Extensions.jpg 1396w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Malware-Chrome-Extensions-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Malware-Chrome-Extensions-1024x609.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Malware-Chrome-Extensions-768x457.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1396px) 100vw, 1396px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-65ca5284c5840\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-65ca5284c5840\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15155\/remove-malware-extensions-from-chrome-browser\/#Remove_Delete_Malware_Extensions_from_Chrome_Browser\" title=\"Remove &amp; Delete Malware Extensions from Chrome Browser\">Remove &amp; Delete Malware Extensions from Chrome Browser<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15155\/remove-malware-extensions-from-chrome-browser\/#How_to_Identify_Malicious_Chrome_Extensions\" title=\"How to Identify Malicious Chrome Extensions?\">How to Identify Malicious Chrome Extensions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15155\/remove-malware-extensions-from-chrome-browser\/#Method_1-_Remove_Extension_from_Chrome_Settings\" title=\"Method 1- Remove Extension from Chrome Settings\">Method 1- Remove Extension from Chrome Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15155\/remove-malware-extensions-from-chrome-browser\/#Method_2-_Use_Chrome_Safety_Check\" title=\"Method 2- Use Chrome Safety Check\">Method 2- Use Chrome Safety Check<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15155\/remove-malware-extensions-from-chrome-browser\/#Method_3-_Use_an_AntiMalware_Software\" title=\"Method 3- Use an AntiMalware Software\">Method 3- Use an AntiMalware Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15155\/remove-malware-extensions-from-chrome-browser\/#Method_4-_Reset_the_Chrome_Browser\" title=\"Method 4- Reset the Chrome Browser\">Method 4- Reset the Chrome Browser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15155\/remove-malware-extensions-from-chrome-browser\/#Method_5-_Uninstall_Reinstall_Chrome\" title=\"Method 5- Uninstall &amp; Reinstall Chrome\">Method 5- Uninstall &amp; Reinstall Chrome<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15155\/remove-malware-extensions-from-chrome-browser\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_Delete_Malware_Extensions_from_Chrome_Browser\"><\/span>Remove &amp; Delete Malware Extensions from Chrome Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Chrome Web Store brings support for thousands of extensions in Chrome. These are small tools that can install within the browser to help you with productivity and other utilities. While most extensions are legitimate, some may include malware, especially when downloaded from unofficial sources.<\/p>\n<p>Browsing and downloading from random websites exposes you to the risk of unwanted extensions being installed in your browser. And this, in turn, can be harmful to your privacy, <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/10264\/extensions-to-speed-up-chrome\/\">Chrome&#8217;s performance<\/a>, and your productivity. Below is how you can quickly identify and delete malware plugins and extensions from Chrome on Mac and Windows PC.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Identify_Malicious_Chrome_Extensions\"><\/span>How to Identify Malicious Chrome Extensions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you proceed to delete malicious extensions, it&#8217;s essential to identify which particular extension is the culprit. Here are the common tell-tale signs you need to look for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unknown Extension:<\/strong> Is there an extension you do not remember installing on your browser? Malicious extensions generally appear and are installed unknowingly on your computer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Changes to Browser Settings:&#xA0;<\/strong>A lot of malicious extensions are primarily browser hijackers which change your search engine and new tab page. Check if your <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/3560\/make-google-homepage-in-chrome-firefox-edge-android-ios\/\">home page<\/a> and search engine have changed to a random and suspicious one like QSearch after installing a particular extension.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extension Permission:&#xA0;<\/strong>If the extension is asking for too many permissions than required for the job it&#8217;s intended to do, it could be trying to steal your passwords or other private data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unofficial Source:&#xA0;<\/strong>It&#8217;s best to install extensions directly from <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/category\/extensions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chrome Web Store<\/a>. When downloading extensions from random websites or other unverified sources, it might be infected with malware.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Abnormal Behaviour:&#xA0;<\/strong>Has your Chrome browser started lagging, opening, and closing tabs automatically, or running sluggishly than normal? A recently installed extension could be causing the trouble.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Excessive Ads:&#xA0;<\/strong>Some malicious extensions are designed to make money by showing you unwanted ads. If you have started seeing excessive advertisements all across the browser, check for a recently installed extension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1-_Remove_Extension_from_Chrome_Settings\"><\/span>Method 1- Remove Extension from Chrome Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The easiest way to delete a rogue extension or plugin is from the browser setting, as shown below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Open Chrome on your Windows or Mac.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:&#xA0;<\/strong>Tap the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong> in the top right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5469 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remove_Bar_1_New_Tab_Extension2.jpg\" alt=\"Uninstall Bar1 New Tab Extension on Mac\" width=\"1504\" height=\"941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remove_Bar_1_New_Tab_Extension2.jpg 1504w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remove_Bar_1_New_Tab_Extension2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remove_Bar_1_New_Tab_Extension2-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remove_Bar_1_New_Tab_Extension2-768x481.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1504px) 100vw, 1504px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:&#xA0;<\/strong>Select <strong>More<\/strong> <strong>Tools<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Extensions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5468 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remove_Bar_1_New_Tab_Extension1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1504\" height=\"941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remove_Bar_1_New_Tab_Extension1.jpg 1504w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remove_Bar_1_New_Tab_Extension1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remove_Bar_1_New_Tab_Extension1-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remove_Bar_1_New_Tab_Extension1-768x481.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1504px) 100vw, 1504px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:&#xA0;<\/strong>Here, click <strong>Remove<\/strong> to delete the extension.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5471 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remove_Bar_1_New_Tab_Extension4.jpg\" alt=\"Uninstall Bar1 New Tab Extension on Mac\" width=\"1504\" height=\"941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remove_Bar_1_New_Tab_Extension4.jpg 1504w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remove_Bar_1_New_Tab_Extension4-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remove_Bar_1_New_Tab_Extension4-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Remove_Bar_1_New_Tab_Extension4-768x481.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1504px) 100vw, 1504px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If it does not show the remove button for any particular extension, enable the toggle for developer mode to see if it solves the problem. Else proved with the other methods below.<\/p>\n<div id=\"header\">\n<h3 class=\"title\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2-_Use_Chrome_Safety_Check\"><\/span>Method 2- Use Chrome Safety Check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cr-row first two-line\">Google Chrome comes with a built-in Safety Check tool that helps you check and protect against dangerous extensions amongst other things like leaked passwords, updates, and more. Here&#8217;s how to run a safety check in Chrome:<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Step 1:&#xA0;<\/strong>Open Chrome and head to <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15176 size-full alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chrome-Safety-Check-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1396\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chrome-Safety-Check-1.jpg 1396w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chrome-Safety-Check-1-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chrome-Safety-Check-1-1024x520.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chrome-Safety-Check-1-768x390.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1396px) 100vw, 1396px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Select <strong>Privacy &amp; Security <\/strong>from the sidebar at the left.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15177 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chrome-Safety-Check-2.jpg\" alt=\"Chrome Safety Check to Remove Malware Extensions\" width=\"1396\" height=\"725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chrome-Safety-Check-2.jpg 1396w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chrome-Safety-Check-2-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chrome-Safety-Check-2-1024x532.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chrome-Safety-Check-2-768x399.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1396px) 100vw, 1396px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Step 3:&#xA0;<\/strong>Hit <strong>Check Now<\/strong> and Safety Check.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15178 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chrome-Safety-Check-3.jpg\" alt=\"Chrome Safety Check to Remove Malware Extensions\" width=\"1396\" height=\"796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chrome-Safety-Check-3.jpg 1396w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chrome-Safety-Check-3-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chrome-Safety-Check-3-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Chrome-Safety-Check-3-768x438.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1396px) 100vw, 1396px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Chrome will now run a thorough scan and alert you if the browser has any dangerous extensions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3-_Use_an_AntiMalware_Software\"><\/span>Method 3- Use an AntiMalware Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The next way to find and delete a malicious extension from Chrome and other browsers on your PC is to use anti-malware software. Before you start, check the <em>installed apps list (on Windows)<\/em> and <em>Finder &gt; Applications (on macOS)<\/em> to see if you see any unknown or suspicious applications. If yes, delete and uninstall them from your machine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15180\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Image-Screenshot-2022-08-25-at-7.52.06-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1396\" height=\"958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Image-Screenshot-2022-08-25-at-7.52.06-PM.jpg 1396w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Image-Screenshot-2022-08-25-at-7.52.06-PM-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Image-Screenshot-2022-08-25-at-7.52.06-PM-1024x703.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Image-Screenshot-2022-08-25-at-7.52.06-PM-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1396px) 100vw, 1396px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, install Malwarebytes free antimalware tool on your computer. Run a full scan and see if it brings up any bad extensions or software installed on the device. You can then quarantine or remove the rogue app, extension, or file.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4-_Reset_the_Chrome_Browser\"><\/span>Method 4- Reset the Chrome Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lastly, you can rest Google Chrome to its default settings. This will erase all the data and plugins installed on the browser.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:&#xA0;<\/strong>Open Chrome, tap the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong>, and select <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13471 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-103911-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1148\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-103911-1.jpg 1148w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-103911-1-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-103911-1-1024x458.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-103911-1-768x344.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1148px) 100vw, 1148px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Advanced<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Reset and Cleanup<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13466 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-112122.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1148\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-112122.jpg 1148w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-112122-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-112122-1024x377.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-112122-768x283.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1148px) 100vw, 1148px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Here, tap <strong>Restore settings to their original defaults.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13467 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-112131.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Chrome to Remove Malware Extensions\" width=\"1148\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-112131.jpg 1148w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-112131-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-112131-1024x377.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-112131-768x283.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1148px) 100vw, 1148px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:&#xA0;<\/strong>Click on <strong>Reset Settings <\/strong>to reset all the data.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13465 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-112144.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Chrome to Remove Malware Extensions\" width=\"1148\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-112144.jpg 1148w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-112144-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-112144-1024x377.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-29-112144-768x283.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1148px) 100vw, 1148px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_5-_Uninstall_Reinstall_Chrome\"><\/span>Method 5- Uninstall &amp; Reinstall Chrome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If nothing works, uninstall the Google Chrome browser from your Mac or Windows PC. And then, download and reinstall from the official website. Doing so will give you a fresh start from the scratch. However, make sure you&#8217;ve backed up and synced your important data to your Google account.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15179\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Uninstall-Chrome-Mac.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1396\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Uninstall-Chrome-Mac.jpg 1396w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Uninstall-Chrome-Mac-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Uninstall-Chrome-Mac-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Uninstall-Chrome-Mac-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1396px) 100vw, 1396px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As you reinstall the browser, your data will be synced back including extensions installed from the Chrome Web Store. This will help you get rid of rogue plugins installed from unofficial sources.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is how you can identify and remove malware extensions from Google Chrome. I hope this helps you get rid of unwanted browser hijackers and viruses from your browser. Let us know if you face any other problems via comments. Stay tuned to BrowserToUse for more such tips, tricks, and how-tos around browsers you use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Extensions are an easy way for hijackers to inject malware, virus, and browser hijackers like Bar1 New Tab into your Chrome browser. Malicious extensions can steal your personal information, automatically change your search engine and new tab page, show ads, and perform other unauthorized activities. 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